Regional Transport Manager

What we offer: The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include: Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond Cycle 2 work scheme We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them. #INDHP About Our Opportunity Are you looking for a sustainable career where no two days are the same? Whilst working for an ethical employer who is making a real difference to our planet? At EMR, our transport operation is critical to keeping our network moving safely, efficiently and sustainably. As Regional Transport Manager, you'll play a key role in leading and developing our national transport operation, ensuring we deliver exceptional service to our internal customers while driving operational excellence, compliance and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leaders across Operations, Commercial and Finance, you'll influence strategic decisions, optimise fleet performance and lead a high-performing team that puts safety, customer service and operational efficiency at the heart of everything they do What You'll Be Doing Lead the performance and continuous improvement of EMR's transport operation, ensuring a safe, compliant and cost-effective service across the network. Develop strong relationships with Operations, Commercial and Finance teams to optimise fleet utilisation, resource planning and operational performance. Drive driver engagement, coaching and development, creating a positive culture that supports high performance and employee retention. Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, transport legislation and company policies, while managing internal and external transport providers. Analyse operational and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve service levels, reduce costs and support the long-term transport strategy. About You You'll be an experienced transport leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys building high-performing teams. You're commercially minded, highly organised and passionate about delivering excellent service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance. You'll also have: A National or International Transport Manager CPC and significant transport or haulage management experience. Proven experience leading multi-site transport operations, including drivers, fleet management and planning teams. Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, transport legislation and fleet performance management. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence and developing people. Who we are: Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’ At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats. We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth. We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them: ‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’ ‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’ ‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’ ‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’ We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do. We Care Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine We Do Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply. Recruitment Agencies We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.